156 INDIAN FRESH-WATER FISHES. 



2. Haplochilus melastigmus. 



Hab. Bengal. 1 inch. 



Char. Dorsal 7. Anal 22. Ventral fins very 

 minute. A black spot at the base of the dorsal. 

 Teeth slightly hooked. 



3. Haplochilus rubrostigma. 



Hab. Madras and Sind. Small species. 



Char. Dorsal 8. Anal 14-15. " Numerous brilliant 

 blue spots on the body, alternating with rusty red 

 ones along the sides." Day. 



4. Haplochilus argenteus. 

 Hab. Madras. 1^ inches. 



Char. Dorsal 6. Anal 14. Scales 27. • 



5. Haplochilus lineatus. 



Hab. Coorg and Malabar. 4 inches. 



Char. Dorsal 8 or 9. Anal 15 or 16. Scales 32 

 to 34. 



A green spot on each scale. Body banded. Fins 

 tipped with red. 



The only remaining families of Physostomi to be 

 considered are the Symbranchidce and Murcenidw or 

 Eels. These do not, however, include the spiny eels 

 or Mastacembelidw, which will be found in another 

 division. 



